Cleaning a washing machine

Fill_7

sloshed some vinrgar in the powder tray of my machine, put it on the hottest wash, now my machine is broke!

whichever programme i put it on, it just stays on that program without advancing through the cycle. i checked for blockages and one of the pipes from the drum was clogged thick with gunk. cleaned this hoping it would be the answer, but no.

just thought id share my experience incase anyone has any thoughts...

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10past6

Fill_7 wrote: »

sloshed some vinrgar in the powder tray of my machine, put it on the hottest wash, now my machine is broke!

That’s what frightens me; we don’t have the funds for a new one.

But I’m going to give it ago, so, those who’ve done it, does it matter what I use, either soda crystals or white vinegar, do I just put some in the drawer and put it on the hottest wash? (Machine will be empty)

Once I’ve used up what FC we have, I’m not going to buy anymore, I’ll use white vinegar, may I just confirm would it be OK for me to put the vinegar in at the start of the wash?

dandy-candy

I use persil non-bio liquid as its the only brand that doesnt flare up my sons eczema but the problem is my washing machine is really starting to smell bad :mad: I have washed the drawer and rubber seal, done a empty wash with some bleach in it and then another wash on 90c but it still smells!! Any other suggestions please??

imho

White vinegar on a hot wash

Mrs_Thrify

You could try leaving the door open to air.

skiTTish

Try a whole bag of soda crystal on a boil wash
If it still smell then shift the washing mashine and check the waste pipe ,the smell could be coming into the machine from there

rockie4

My washer repair man told me that liquid washing powders gunge your washer up :eek: so it could be the gunge that's starting to smell.

I would second the soda idea on a very hot wash, he told me to chuck a cupful of soda in a couple of times a week with the towels etc to keep it clean.

jammy_dodger

heres a limk for you http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1963067&highlight=smelly+washing+machine

i had same problem thnk i read on this link it was non bio washing powder causing the odours . bleach i the wash powder unit and a good measure of bicarb in the drum ran the machine empty on hotest wash sorted it out for me i now do this very couple of months no more niffs

hth x x x

KittyBoo_2

dandy-candy wrote: »

I use persil non-bio liquid as its the only brand that doesnt flare up my sons eczema but the problem is my washing machine is really starting to smell bad :mad: I have washed the drawer and rubber seal, done a empty wash with some bleach in it and then another wash on 90c but it still smells!! Any other suggestions please??

I use the same detergent and have the same problem.
I have tried everything except the soda crystals so will give them a go.
I wipe the machine seal afetr every wash and leave door open but it still smells.
Will try the other tips on here too.

moonbabe58

Am hoping you can help me!

Have just moved into our new house, and our washing machine has been in storage for around 6 months. Am wanting to give it a good clean and do a few empty washes to make sure its clean before it goes back into use. Am I right in thinking I can use white vinegar in the soap drawer to clean it through?

Thanks in advance!